She says the potholes are more of a danger to the schoolchildren than anything else.

She said: “They have a lollipop lady, who does a brilliant job at making sure the children cross the road safely, and there are speed bumps to slow down traffic.

"There is absolutely no need for the limit to be imposed. It’s a complete waste of money. It’s ridiculous – what is causing more harm are the potholes on the road. Half of the roads are cul-de-sacs anyway and there has been no evidence of speeding on this road.”

Carol Thorne, aged 62, of Potters Green Road, punctured her back tyre as she came off the motorway a few weeks ago because of potholes.

She said: “The tyre just blew out and the car went completely out of control. Before I knew it the car had spun round and there was nothing I could have done to stop it. I was lucky, I know it could have been a lot worse.”

A council spokeswoman said: “The Potters Green Safer Routes to School scheme is being funded by the central government local transport plan.

A public report on the scheme will be presented to the relevant cabinet member after the elections.

“A three-week statutory period would be given for responses. We can confirm that there are no plans to introduce speed cameras to enforce any new limits.